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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.05, 769.91 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.05, 769.91 and 361.67 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.05 : 769.91 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.05/769.91 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.05x = 769.91 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.05x = 278,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,447.69/558.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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